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The Schengen Zone finally opens borders after COVID-19

This article is not currently being updated. It has been several months since each Schengen Member States closed their borders, despite the Schengen agreement being signed and in force, in a bid to slow down the infection rate of the novel coronavirus. This has affected the free movement and travel and has caused huge damage…
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how to extend your Schengen visa - Overstaying in the Schengen Zone & how to 90 days visa free schengen travel

Overstaying in the Schengen Zone? Here’s How to Extend Your Schengen Visa

So you are traveling across the Schengen States, or one of the Schengen Countries in particular, and find yourself falling for the culture, scenery, music, and people and a tempting idea pops into your head of whether you can stay longer than the allowed duration of your visa. Before you entertain this appealing thought, you…
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Schengen Countries: Where in Europe Can You Travel on a Schengen Visa

The Schengen Countries, also known as the Schengen States or Schengen Members, are European countries that you can visit on a Schengen Visa. They are primarily located in the European Area (or EU countries).  The uniform visa that allows you to travel to each of these countries is based on an agreement, internationally known as…
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Coronavirus Travel Restrictions – Europe travel restrictions on borders

The coronavirus travel restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU Is Europe in a complete shutdown after the prevalence of coronavirus in the Schengen area and Europe?  Can you still apply for a Schengen Visa or use your Schengen Visa to travel? Check out how the EU Commission has fixed some rules regarding travelling. It…
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Schengen Visa Fees – How much will your Schengen visa cost?

Since 2nd February 2020, the European Union has agreed on a new Schengen Visa Fee scale. They have announced a 33% increase in fees for most applicants. This is the first increase since 2006.  When you apply for a Schengen visa there is a non-refundable and mandatory visa fee that almost every person must pay.…
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